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He Sold His Company for $1.2 Billion. He Died Without an Estate Plan.

June 2, 2026 · estate planning

If something happened to you tomorrow, would the people you love know what to do? Would they have...

What Happens When You Die Without a Will? A Real-Life Warning

May 26, 2026 · estate planning

The loss of a spouse is devastating. But when there is no estate plan in place, grief is often...

Tax Season Gave You Clarity—Now Ask the One Question That Matters Most

May 19, 2026 · estate planning

Tax season just made you look at your financial life honestly. All of it. Tax season forced it....

Anne Heche Died in 2022. Her Family Is Still Paying for It

May 12, 2026 · estate planning

After you're gone, your family won't just be grieving. They'll be making phone calls, hunting...

Beyond a Will: Protecting Your Child in the First 24 Hours of a Crisis

May 4, 2026

Most parents assume that if something happens to them, the other parent will naturally step in...

Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning® Session Instead

October 8, 2025 · legacy,estateplanningattorney,estate planning,trust and estate,trusts

A typical initial consultation with an estate planning lawyer may look like this: you meet, you...

The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan

September 27, 2025 · trust and estate,will,estate planning,legacy,estateplanningattorney

The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan If you are like most people, you...

How to Pick a Trustee, Executor, and Agent Under a Power of Attorney

October 23, 2024 · trustee,trust and estate,executor,power of attorney,probate

How to Pick a Trustee, Executor, and Agent under a Power of Attorney While the term fiduciary...

How to choose the Initial Trustee

October 17, 2024 · trusts,trustee,trust and estate,attorney,probateattorney

When you establish a trust, you nominate someone to be the trustee. If you are creating a...

Should your Child's Guardian and Trustee be the same person?

October 10, 2024 · trust and estate,guardian,will,probateattorney,estate planning

If you have overheard any estate planning discussions, you have likely heard the words “guardian”...

How to Choose a Conservator for Yourself

October 4, 2024 · trust and estate,probateattorney,conservator,will,estate planning

How to Choose a Conservator for Yourself Every day we make hundreds of decisions for ourselves...

Won’t My Spouse and Kids Inherit Everything When I Die?

September 30, 2024 · probate,estate planning,blended family,probateattorney,trust and estate

You may think that if you die while you are married, everything you own will automatically go to...

The Pros and Cons of Probate

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The Pros and Cons of Probate In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often carries a...

Why a Trust?

December 9, 2022 · probate,trust and estate,probateattorney,wills,trusts

Why a Trust Is the Best Option to Avoid Probate Ideally, when someone passes away, the...

Three Reasons to avoid Probate

December 2, 2022 · probate,trust and estate,wills,probateattorney,estate planning

When you pass away, your family may need to sign certain documents as part of a probate process...

Things to Consider Before Accepting Your Inheritance

September 30, 2022 · trust and estate,inheritance,estate planning,probate,wills

Weighing the Pros and Cons of an Inheritance Accepting an inheritance is a free and voluntary...

Things to Consider Before Accepting Your Inheritance

September 23, 2022 · probate,trust and estate,wills,attorney,inheritance

The news that you will be receiving an inheritance is often bittersweet because it means that...

LGBTQ+ Estate Planning to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

June 28, 2022 · trust and estate,samesexpartner,estate planning,will,prideday

Estate planning is for everyone. Regardless of your wealth, age, marital status, gender identity,...

Important Questions to ask when Investing in a Vacation Property.

June 14, 2022 · trust and estate,trusts,vacation home,estate planning

According to the National Association of Home Builders, in 2018 there were approximately 7.5...

Restatements, Amendments and Codicils (Part III)

May 31, 2022 · trust and estate,estate planning,will,wills and trusts,attorney

As we all know, life happens. There is really nothing we can do about it. However, some of the...

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He Sold His Company for $1.2 Billion. He Died Without an Estate Plan.

What Happens When You Die Without a Will? A Real-Life Warning

Tax Season Gave You Clarity—Now Ask the One Question That Matters Most

Anne Heche Died in 2022. Her Family Is Still Paying for It

Beyond a Will: Protecting Your Child in the First 24 Hours of a Crisis

Why You Don’t Want an Initial Consultation, But a Life & Legacy Planning® Session Instead

The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without a Life & Legacy Plan

How to Pick a Trustee, Executor, and Agent Under a Power of Attorney

How to choose the Initial Trustee

Should your Child's Guardian and Trustee be the same person?

How to Choose a Conservator for Yourself

Won’t My Spouse and Kids Inherit Everything When I Die?

The Pros and Cons of Probate

Why a Trust?

Three Reasons to avoid Probate

Things to Consider Before Accepting Your Inheritance

Things to Consider Before Accepting Your Inheritance

LGBTQ+ Estate Planning to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Important Questions to ask when Investing in a Vacation Property.

Restatements, Amendments and Codicils (Part III)

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